Mastering Data Modeling: A User-Driven Approach

Mastering Data Modeling is a complete guide to becoming a successful data modeler. It stresses a requirements-driven approach throughout. It clearly explains fundamental concepts, introduces a user-oriented data modeling notation, and describes a rigorous, step-by-step process for collecting, modeling, and documenting the kinds of data that users need. Numerous exercises help the student master critical skills. In addition, two detailed, annotated sample conversations with users show the process in action.